Kitchen, joinery and bedroom furniture supplier Howdens has reported a growth in sales and profit.

According to its full year update for the 52 weeks to 27 December 2025, total group sales rose 4.1% to £2.4bn from £2.3bn in 2024.

UK sales rose 3.8% to £2.3bn, while International revenues rose 13.5% to £84.8m.

Pre-tax profit resulted at £344.9m, up 5.1% from £328.1m recorded the previous year.

During the period, Howdens opened 23 new UK depots, of which 18 were opened in the final two trading periods of the year, and added three depots in the international business.

The group also invested in its UK manufacturing capacity and capabilities, which included a new project to upgrade its rigid cabinet and panel facility at Runcorn.

Within its bedroom furniture segment, Howdens added that fitted bedroom sales were well ahead of last year. “Bedrooms are a source of incremental sales and profit and leverage our design, manufacturing and supply infrastructure. For 2026, we will continue to target entry and mid-price points with five new bedrooms, including Bridgemere in Pebble, Halesworth in Ash Green.”

Andrew Livingston, Chief Executive said: “The business advanced on all fronts in the year. We gained market share and delivered a strong operational performance with profit growth ahead of sales. Alongside this, we continued to invest in our strategic initiatives which is helping our trade customers win more business while making our operations more efficient and productive.

“For 2026, our planning assumption is that the UK kitchen market will be level year on year, following several years of decline, in what remains a competitive marketplace. Looking further ahead we have many significant longer-term growth opportunities, and our focus remains on continuing to deliver above‑market performance and enhanced returns for shareholders.”